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A Sussex man is preparing to paddleboard across the English Channel to raise funds for children’s cancer research in memory of his 10-year-old daughter.

Wilf was diagnosed with stage 4 Wilms tumour in 2022 when he was six years old. His mum, Tori, shares his story.

A Lincolnshire man is climbing the tallest peak in the Peak District whilst blindfolded to raise funds for children’s brain tumour research in support of a teenager registered blind after having undergone treatment for the disease as a boy.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association is pleased to fund a new research project to understand how chemotherapy can be delivered more flexibly to children and young people outside of hospital.

During cancer treatment, children and young people (CYP) and their families will meet, and receive care from, a wide range of healthcare professionals. Mostly, these will be their consultants or clinical nurse specialists, but there are many others who will provide wider, and pivotal, support. We hear from three such people about their roles.

Nicky Webb is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and a member of CCLG who provides support for the long-term follow-up care of childhood cancer survivors.

Roxanne Lawrance is Chief Executive at Teens Unite Fighting Cancer, a charity that supports teenagers and young adults impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Here, she tells us about some of the ways Teens Unite helps young people who have had cancer gain vital skills, experience and insight to prepare them for searching for and starting employment.

Olly Liddle was diagnosed with bone cancer as a teenager. Here, he tells us how this has shaped his life, including inspiring a new career as a personal trainer.

Shane Gunby was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 15 in 2012, leaving him with several long-term side effects. He explains how this has impacted him in the workplace, and what a difference proper support from employers can make to young people navigating the world of work after cancer.